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Offline xcortes

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on: December 20, 2016, 05:48:07 AM
I want to try some EXO-001 chokes in the Quickie. They are 1k ohm so the plate of the tubes would be at higher voltage than designed. Is that OK or should I do other changes to adjust the operating point?

Thanks a lot!

Xavier Cortes


Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #1 on: December 20, 2016, 09:59:34 AM
It's OK. The operating conditions are stabilized by the cathode resistor. You will draw a bit more current so the 9-v batteries will drain faster, but probably not enough to be noticeable.

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Reply #2 on: December 20, 2016, 12:08:02 PM
Cool. Thanks Paul!

Xavier Cortes


Offline BNAL

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Reply #3 on: December 20, 2016, 12:19:03 PM
xcortes,

I'm interested to know what you think of the chokes in the Quickie. I just received mine in the mail and having some upgrade options would be great.

Brad

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Blumenstein Orca Speakers, Baby Benthic Subs
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Reply #4 on: December 20, 2016, 01:10:50 PM
I''m sure the pjccs are better but I'' planning to build an pre+ headphone amp quickie with a lot of parts available. It's gonna be a monster for my earbuds :)

Xavier Cortes


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Reply #5 on: December 20, 2016, 01:31:55 PM
sounds like you are putting that extra MQ iron to good use my friend!

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Reply #6 on: December 20, 2016, 01:45:55 PM
At least part of it :)

Xavier Cortes